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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Ashlandby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ashland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    12h 25m
    $76–145

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    16h 58m
    $195–425

  3. Drive 412.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ashlandcar car 412.7 mi
    8h 8m
    $76–109

  4. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Tri-State Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane GRR - HTS
    7h 44m
    $127–583

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 50m
    $103–183

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Yeager Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane GRR - CRW
    2. Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 14m
    $138–666

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GRR - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 3m
    $101–684

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Yeager Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    3. Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $151–572

Grand Rapids to Ashland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Ashland, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Ashland Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ashland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 58m.

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